For people struggling with anxiety, acupuncture can be a game-changer.

In one study, researchers found that just eight weeks of acupuncture treatments significantly reduced symptoms of a generalized anxiety disorder.

Acupuncture can help relieve anxiety symptoms by:

  • Reducing stress hormones like cortisol
  • Increasing levels of serotonin (the happy hormone)
  • Regulating the autonomic nervous system
  • Calming the mind and promoting relaxation

Acupuncture has become an excellent alternative for people dealing with anxiety and depression. It has been used for centuries as a traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments. 

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Treat Anxiety with acupuncture

Holistic therapy with acupuncture is not a cure-all, but when it’s part of an integrative approach to making the entire body well, it can help alleviate the symptoms of anxiety.

References

  • Sniezek DP, Siddiqui IJ. Acupuncture for Treating Anxiety and Depression in Women: A Clinical Systematic Review. Med Acupunct. 2013 Jun;25(3):164-172.
  • Amorim D, Amado J, Brito I, Fiuza SM, Amorim N, Costeira C, Machado J. Acupuncture and electroacupuncture for anxiety disorders: A systematic review of the clinical research. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2018 May;31:31-37.
  • Pilkington K, Kirkwood G, Rampes H, Cummings M, Richardson J. Acupuncture for anxiety and anxiety disorders–a systematic literature review. Acupunct Med. 2007 Jun;25(1-2):1-10.